11 can't-miss events in September in Upstate NY

September is jam-packed with fun things to do in Upstate NY as we bid farewell to summer and usher in another crisp New York fall. Beginning with fairs and races this Labor Day and moving into harvest festivals and football season throughout the month, there's something for everyone this September in Upstate NY!

Check NYup.com on the first day of every month for great things to do all month long, and every Wednesday for upcoming weekend events.

The huge NYS Festival of Balloons in the Finger Lakes is a major attraction, where tens of thousands of spectators can watch the brilliant display of hot air balloons rising into the air. But that event, from Sept. 1-5, isn't the only balloon celebration this month.

The New York State Renaissance Faire continues its 2016 run all throughout the month of September in Tuxedo Park. Get your fill of magicians, storytellers, jousting, mead and more at this can't-miss event. The Faire runs through October 2.